Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Janet, Students like it when we make concepts apply to real life; they get it. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Charlene, What a great way to get students involved. Students have to always be ready based on the way you do things. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Janet, What a great way to be ready for your students. You certainly made the best of your time. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Joseph, This also ensures confidence when students are shown an example. Some students need the extra guidance. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Chris, Students have to believe in us, and we must do everything to instill great confidence in our students that we are knowledgeable and professional. Patricia

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Class management for student success

Hi Jennifer, Absolutely! As the instructor, we must ensure that the classroom environment is conducive for learning to take place. Patricia

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Brian, It makes for a great connection whenever students can converse with a guest speaker that is actually doing what they are studying to do. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Condra, Listening to angry students helps tremendously. Let them finish completely before making a remark. Patricia

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Daniel, Students like knowing that they are learning from an experienced and knowledgeable instructor. This makes them feel more at ease and that they are getting their money's worth. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Kristy, I have found that simply listening does the trick. Sometimes an angry student just needs to vent. Patricia

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